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Bortoletti wooden pen and wax seal set – Sospiri
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Bortoletti wooden pen and wax seal set – Sospiri is a refined Italian-made desk set combining a wooden calligraphy pen, bronze inkwell with pen rest, interchangeable 22 mm wax seal, and sealing wax in one elegant presentation box. Designed for weddings, correspondence, and heritage-inspired desk styling, it brings together traditional craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless writing appeal.
Bortoletti wooden pen and wax seal set – Sospiri
The Bortoletti Sospiri wooden pen and wax seal set is one of the flagship desk collections in the Bortoletti range, handmade in Italy with exceptional attention to detail. Combining calligraphy, ink, and wax sealing in one beautifully balanced presentation, this elegant set is ideal for customers who appreciate fine stationery, traditional desk accessories, and meaningful gifts with enduring character.
A complete writing, ink, and sealing set
This elegant Bortoletti set includes a wooden calligraphy pen, a hand-worked bronze inkwell with integrated pen rest, a wooden wax seal handle, an interchangeable 22 mm seal plate, one 13 cm sealing wax stick, an elegant presentation gift box, and a certificate of guarantee. It offers a beautifully coordinated way to enjoy handwritten correspondence and traditional wax sealing from one refined desk ensemble.
Traditional materials with elegant desk appeal
The Sospiri set combines the warmth of natural wood with the richness of traditional bronze metalwork. Its hand-finished bronze inkwell adds a sense of permanence and heritage to the set, while the integrated pen rest keeps the writing instrument neatly positioned when not in use. Together, these details create a desk set that feels both practical and highly decorative.
Interchangeable wax seal plate
The wooden wax seal handle is fitted with an interchangeable system, allowing you to personalise the set with your chosen design. Options include italic lettering, double initials, Gothic lettering, and decorative symbols. This makes the Sospiri set especially suitable for wedding invitations, monogrammed stationery, bespoke gift wrapping, and elegant personal correspondence.
Bronze inkwell and refined seal detail
The inkwell is crafted in hand-finished bronze, while the seal plate is made in bronze with a refined nickel-silver plated finish to produce crisp, durable impressions. This thoughtful combination of materials gives the set a premium feel and reinforces its role as both a functional writing collection and a decorative desk accessory.
Designed for writing and sealing rituals
The Sospiri set is ideal for customers who enjoy the full experience of traditional writing. The wooden calligraphy pen encourages a slower, more considered approach to correspondence, while the matching wax seal adds a memorable finishing touch to invitations, letters, certificates, and keepsake documents. Used together with the inkwell, the set brings a sense of ceremony and elegance to every writing session.
Sealing wax and practical use
The included 13 cm sealing wax stick creates approximately 20 wax seals, depending on the size and depth of each impression. To create a clean seal, melt the wax using an alcohol lamp, spirit burner, or carefully with a kitchen lighter, then allow around 20 seconds after stamping before lifting the seal. Quality sealing wax should melt smoothly, flow evenly, and remain workable long enough to capture the engraved design clearly.
Enhance your wax seal impressions
For an even more decorative finish, the raised details of your wax seal can be highlighted using Bortoletti wax cream, available in pots of gold or silver. This is a simple way to bring out initials, symbols, and engraved details, adding extra contrast and a more luxurious finish to your completed seal.
Product dimensions and compatibility
The interchangeable seal plate measures 22 mm in diameter, the standard size used across most of the Bortoletti sealing range. This allows the set to work with compatible Bortoletti initials and symbol stamps, giving you the option to expand your collection and adapt the set for different occasions over time.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti is known for Italian-made writing accessories, sealing tools, and heritage-inspired desk accessories that combine artisan tradition with practical elegance. The Sospiri set reflects this approach through its natural wood elements, hand-worked bronze inkwell, refined seal plate, and balanced presentation. It is a fine example of traditional desk craftsmanship brought into everyday use.
Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we select specialist calligraphy tools, sealing wax accessories, stationery products, and heritage-inspired desk accessories that combine trusted quality with lasting visual appeal. This Bortoletti Sospiri wooden pen and wax seal set has been chosen for customers who want a premium writing and sealing ensemble with authentic materials, elegant desk presence, and gift-worthy presentation.
A distinguished gift for writers and stationery lovers
Beautifully presented and rich in Italian character, the Sospiri set makes a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries, calligraphers, letter writers, and anyone who appreciates fine stationery and decorative desk accessories. Whether used for correspondence, calligraphy practice, or display, it brings timeless craftsmanship and understated luxury to every writing occasion.
- Ink:
- One large ink bottle with pen rest
- Pen Rest:
- Incorporated with the ink bottle
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Nibs:
- One nib
- Seals & Wax:
- One seal & one wax sealing stick
- Can be engraved:
- Yes
- Material:
- Wax, Bronze, Wood
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Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica design and create exclusive handmade objects in the tradition of Venetian craftsmanship, from the pencils of their designers and their artistic creativity come the designs of wonderful products and it is always a lifeblood of the whole creative process.
The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
Hi Trina,
Thank you for asking. Bortoletti recommends using 90% pure alcohol or denatured alcohol (Methylated spirits) for a stable, odourless flame that does not burn or discolour the wax.
The two best, least expensive fuels for the alcohol lamps are denatured ethanol (ethyl alcohol; grain alcohol), and methanol (methyl alcohol; wood alcohol; methylated spirit); both can be cheaply obtained at hardware stores or home-improvement centers.
What is the alternative to denatured alcohol for alcohol lamp?
Try using >99% isopropyl alcohol. It's the closest in structure and physical properties. Denatured alcohol is mostly ethanol with methanol mixed in so it can be sold for non-food use.
Please note that Calligraphy Arts does not sell this as it requires specialist posting, but it is freely available at many hardware and cosmetic accessory stores.
I hope that helps,
Jane
Hello Irene,
Thanks for asking. To seal a lid on a jar, you need to heat the end of the sealing wax with something like a kitchen lighter and carefully drip the melted wax over the area you want to seal. Then, while the wax is still warm, you can press your stamp.
Here is a video showing one method I found on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA7xeigPKMQ
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